Thankyou I appreciate that. At first I was so ashamed to have pics of myself at that weight in a bikini that I hid them on a memory card in my top draw. It was until I got to how I am now that Ive uploaded them to a computer and been brave enough to show the world. as scary as it was im so glad I did it, the encouragement I've received from this awesome little forum has just motivated me such much. Im finding now every time I feel like binging I come to this thread and look at my pics, read over your replies and resist the temptation. This forum is gold!

I am so inspired by your photo's. I just want to say I'm really proud of you. You show determination, will power, strength and you show us all, the gradual process & that it can be achieved. Thank you so much.

From looking at your photo's, it really looks like you're not going to need that tummy tuck. You were worried about the extra skin. Your skin looks like it's firming up as well. Your tummy is looking fantastic. You must be rapt.

And yes, you DO have great legs. Make sure you show those off when you're at "If you got it, flaunt it" stage!!! He he he he.

Hi Shaz, Thankyou so much for your compliments and encouragement that is such a nice thing to say and your very welcome, anytime, glad I can help. I dont think Ive ever been anyones inspiration before, so Im honestly touched and grateful that everyone has had such nice things to say, not one negative just all postive its awesome and very motivating. so thankyou to everyone from me.

Shay -LOL at my tiny bum, My friend and I have a joke running that shes fat a$$ cos shes a little larger then me and Im flat a$$ lol I would love some junk in my trunk, maybe they can suck some from my tum and but it in my bum? wouldnt that be good lol

Most definatly my confidence has soared, Ive always been outgoing but when I was overweight I was very self concious of myself, Now I feel fantastic even without make-up, Im no longer the fat girl in the room, when I was overweight I used to wear make-up everywhere because I use to think at least I had the fact I was attarctive going for me, I know I have alot more qualities than that but Im refering to others ppl's perspective of me. now I dont care, Im alot more comfortable in my skin, even the excess stuff lol